There are 2 ways to get from Boston to Nelson by train, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Boston to Nelson is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Nelson is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $13 - $20.
The distance between Boston and Nelson is 97 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Nelson without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 45m and costs $270 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Boston to Nelson, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Nelson is 78 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Boston to Nelson.
There are 38+ hotels available in Nelson.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Nelson, NH, USA?
There is no direct connection from Boston to Nelson. However, you can take the train to Wachusett then take the taxi to Nelson. Alternatively, you can drive from Boston to Nelson in around 2h 9m.
Train from North Station to Wachusett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $260–320
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